Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
fasciculatus
ID:
1331366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grey-Wilson) Flicker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 48 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343820

Common Names

  • Afrohybanthus fasciculatus
  • Fasciculate African Hybanthus
  • Fasciculate Hybanthus

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Description

Afrohybanthus fasciculatus (also called Afrohybanthus fasciculatus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Afrohybanthus fasciculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrohybanthus fasciculatus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrohybanthus fasciculatus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Afrohybanthus fasciculatus

Afrohybanthus fasciculatus is native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Afrohybanthus fasciculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrohybanthus fasciculatus?

Afrohybanthus fasciculatus

What is the common name of Afrohybanthus fasciculatus?

Clustered Hybanthus

What is the native range of Afrohybanthus fasciculatus?

Tanzania

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Christopher Grey-Wilson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey-Wilson' in the authors string.
Benjamin J. Flicker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flicker' in the authors string.